As the Trump administration enters its second year, border encounters have decreased, with more criminal illegal aliens being removed and self-deportations accelerating. However, workplaces employing millions of illegal aliens remain underexploited. Immigration enforcement advocates believe that targeting jobs is crucial for effective enforcement. White House border czar Tom Homan has announced plans to expand workplace enforcement, including raids, I-9 audits, and penalties against employers hiring unauthorized workers. For decades, lax border enforcement was compounded by weak accountability within the country. Businesses in sectors like construction, agriculture, meatpacking, hospitality, and manufacturing have depended on a supply of cheap, illegal labor. This has led to a cycle of illegal crossings and job opportunities drawing migrants deeper into the country. The result has been widespread lawbreaking, wage suppression for American workers, strained public services, and a decline in respect for the rule of law. Millions of unauthorized workers are estimated to fill roles across key sectors, including construction, where illegal labor has driven down wages for citizens and legal residents.